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Army discipline rules are 'bullies charter'
22/11/2012 Defence Management

The rules on handling discipline and complaints in the British Army have created a 'kangaroo court' system and act as a 'bullies charter' for senior officers, an Army officer has reportedly claimed.

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Teenage soldiers given right to discharge
26/05/2011 The Friend

Quakers have been central to a campaign that resulted in a change to government policy last week, as a minister announced that teenage soldiers will be given the right to discharge at any time before turning eighteen.

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Under-18s discharge rules to change
19/05/2011 Defence Management

The Ministry of Defence is set to make it easier for personnel under the age of 18 to leave the armed forces, it has been announced.

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Joint Human Rights Committee report state that Armed Forces Bill gives opportunity for debate on service of under-18s
17/05/2011 parliament.co.uk

The report from the JHRC on the Armed Forces Bill 'raises a number of significant human rights concerns in connection with the Bill' and 'calls on the Government to clarify the arrangements for the discharge of under-18s from the Armed Forces and to amend the service commitment made by  under-18s to bring it in line with the commitment made by recruits of other ages.'

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